Spring Clean Up Days For Sulphur Springs Announced
Those who need to to get rid of household items too big for regular trash collection will want to make mark April 13-18 on their calendars.
The City of Sulphur Springs Thursday morning announced Monday-Saturday, April 13-18, as Spring Clean Up Week for city residents. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The clean up is typically conducted 1/4-mile east of Flowserve.
A few guidelines have been established over the years so that Sulphur Springs residents will know what is and isn’t acceptable before they arrive.
Appliances are typically accepted, provided they do not have refrigerant. Those that do must provide documentation that the item has been inspected and refrigerant has been removed.
Paint, batteries, tires or other household hazardous wastes are also on the usual list of things that are not accepted.
2 SSHS Students, 1 Team Place In Top 10 At Regional HOSA Competition Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students traveled to McKinney North High School on Jan. 31- Feb. 1, to compete in the Regional HOSA Competition.
(Sulphur Springs ISD photo)
Ten SSHS HOSA students competed. Eight placed in the top 10 in their respective categories either individually or part of a team.
Heather Bowen, Braely Vickery, Shelby McCormick, Brynna Irving, Avery Moss and Czhela Moya competed in Public Service Announcement and placed 6th out of 43.
Janiya Gatlin placed 9th out of 40 for Job Seeking Skills.
Harley Speed placed 8th out of 31 for Medical Photography.
Raydon McCormack competed in Researched persuasive speaking and Mason Elam competed in Clinical Specialty.
Sponsors are Brynn Smith, Brianna Williams and Deanna McCoy.
Vehicle Crashes Into FM 275 Fish Restaurant
The side of a FM 275 north business sustained significant damage as a result of a vehicle crashing into it overnight Wednesday, according to sheriff’s reports.
County officials were first alerted at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 6. A sheriff’s deputy reported a vehicle had struck a building at 4678 FM 275 north in Cumby. Another caller reported “whole side of a building looks like a car drove through it,” according to sheriff’s reports.
The driver apparently abandoned the vehicle inside Craving’s Fish Fry after crashing into it.
Hopkins County and Cumby firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, Cumby police and troopers reportedly responded. The crash is reportedly being investigated by Texas Department of Public Safety. Officials at the Sulphur Springs DPS office said they could not comment on the crash as it’s still an active investigation.
Business owner Sandy Ramsey, in the early morning hours posted photos on her Facebook page of the damage. She said the driver had yet to be accounted for.
(Photo Credit: Sandy Hines Ramsey)
“They are still looking for the driver but looks like he does not have a drivers license or insurance! Will be calling the insurance company when they open and see where we go from here,” one post from Ramsey stated.
Ramsey at 1:36 a.m. Thursday morning, Feb. 6, posted the following to her Facebook account:
SSPD: 1 Reportedly Injured In Suspected Drug-Related Shooting On Fuller Street
At least one person was reportedly injured in what police suspect was a drug-related shooting on Fuller Street Wednesday evening. The injured person, who police are not identifying at this time, was reported to be in stable condition from non life-threatening injuries at a Tyler hospital, according to Sulphur Springs police investigators.
Sulphur Springs Police Department at approximately 6:45 p.m. February 5, 2020 received multiple 911 calls in reference to multiple gunshots at the Spring Valley Apartments in the 800 block of Fuller Street. Emergency callers reported one person had been shot, police reported Thursday morning.
SSPD Lt. Rusty Stillwagoner released this statement Thursday morning. “Officers arrived on scene and applied first aid to the shooting victim until EMS arrived. We are not releasing the victim’s name at this time. The suspects in the shooting had already fled the scene in what witnesses say were two different vehicles. Officers received conflicting witness accounts on the makes, model and color of the suspect vehicles.”
The injured person was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. SSPD investigators were told he was in stable non life-threatening condition.
Police investigators were reported to still be in the early stages of the investigation.
“Investigators are still gathering information on this crime. Witnesses lead investigators to believe this crime was drug related,” the SSPD release states.
Sulphur Springs Police investigators are asking that anyone who has information call Detective Jason Reneau at SSPD at 903-439-3832 or Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in this case. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.
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The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
New Landowner/Small Acreage Education Series Starts March 3
As new residents and potential new landowners move into Hopkins County, there are many questions related to our community, our economy and our landscape.
With the purpose of providing educational opportunity, the Hopkins County Extension Office is offering a comprehensive series with topics related to new landowners and small landowners: Pond management, livestock, beekeeping, vegetable gardening, back yard poultry and others.
The series is distributed in five 1-hour-long monthly sessions. The series starts at 6 p.m. March 3, 2020, at the Hopkins County Extension Office, located at 1200B Houston St. in Sulphur Springs.
The first topic of the series, called “Welcome to Hopkins County,” will include a description of the structure of the county, component of the organizational structure of the county, weather, soil and details specific to Hopkins County. County officers will be available.
The cost of the series is $20 for individuals and $25 for couples. Register by calling the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443. Drinks will be provided.
3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Three men were booked into Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Feb. 3, on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports.
Travis Wade Danker, 38, of Smyrna, Tennessee was taken into custody at Williamson County Jail in Franlklin, Tennessee on Feb. 3 on three Hopkins County warrants. He was transported to Haralson County jail in Bremen, Georgia, where he was housed overnight, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite noted in arrest reports.
Danker was taken into custody again on Feb. 4 and transported to Hopkins County jail. He was booked for surety off bond on Dec. 29, 2018 possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and unauthorized use of a vehicle charges, as well as bond forfeiture on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge, according to jail reports.
Danker remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, Feb. 5. His bonds totaled $140,000 on the charges, according to jail reports.
Charles Dean Gass, 47, of Homer, Louisiana was also taken into custody Feb. 4 at Haralson County jail in Bremen, Georgia on a felony Hopkins County warrant, Fite alleged in arrest reports
Gass was transported to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked on the warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for a Dec. 20, 2017 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge,according to arrest and jail reports.
Ledonell Dontrae Morgan, 22, of Sulphur Springs turned himself in at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center at 8:43 a.m. Feb. 4 on a felony warrant.
Morgan allegedly told officers he had traffic court Tuesday morning and knew he would be arrested on the warrant, so he turned himself in before going to court, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw alleged in arrest reports.
Shaw escorted Morgan into the county jail, where Morgan was booked and held for violation of probation, which he was on for indecency with a child by exposure, according to arrest and jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Lady Cats Basketball Team Wins Second District Game in a Row Topping Greenville at Home
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Greenville game Tuesday night (February 4) was one the Lady Cats had to have. The Lady Cats defeated Greenville, 47-36. She said she would have liked a cleaner game but she emphasized that a win is a win. The Lady Cats found points hard to come by in the first two quarters but played much better in the last two quarters to get the win. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats won despite terrible free throw shooting. She said freshman Kenzie Willis is on a roll and is back in it after returning from an injury several games ago. Willis scored a game high 22 points Tuesday. Coach Tisdell also praised the defensive work of Nylah Lindley and Hannah Cordell. She said Kate Womack is providing help defense while guard Bre’Asia brings speed to the game. She said Willis, Lindley, Cordell, Womack and Ivery make up the Lady Cats best defensive unit. Coach Tisdell said she is trying to win with defense. With the win and a Lindale loss to Royse City, the Lady Cats now possess the fourth and final playoff spot. Lindale is one game behind with two games to go. Lindale still has to go to Texas High and to play Greenville at home. The Lady Cats travel to Mount Pleasant on Friday and then close out district play at home against Texas High.
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Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Comments on Win Over Greenville
Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta commented on what the Wildcats did Tuesday night (February 4) to get a victory over Greenville, 63-52 at home. He said senior Cameron Kahn got the Wildcats going early with a couple of strong drives to the basket. Coach Cipoletta said junior Boo Wilkerson was called on to guard Greenville’s talented point guard Quin Anderson and still had enough to hit some really big shots. Wilkerson led all scorers with 23 points. Coach Cipoletta said Day Day Hall had a real solid game. He said Grayson McClure played one of his best offensive games rotating correctly throughout the game. Discussing things done differently in the Wildcats’ decisive second half, Coach Cipoletta said after Greenville started out making it hard to get the ball inside to Hall and Kahn, the Wildcats worked to space the Lions’ defense out. He said using screens to get players into the paint and making some shots opened things up inside. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats threw some different defensive looks at Anderson and tried to get the ball out of his hands in the second half in an attempt to cool him down. He called Anderson dynamic and the best offensive player in the district. Mount Pleasant also won Tuesday against Texas High. The Wildcats and Mount Pleasant, both 5-1 in district play, remain tied for first. The Wildcats play at Mount Pleasant Friday night.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Saltillo, Miller Grove Girls Get Wins Tuesday Night
The Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team, ranked #11 in Class A, remained unbeaten in district play with an 80-10 victory over Bloomburg Tuesday (February 4) at Kerry Garmon Gym in Saltillo. For the Lady Lions, Anna Reeder had a big game with 24 points. Allie Lane and Julianna Giles both had 10 points. Chandler Bain scored 9 points. Maddy Smith had 8 points. Brittney Peeples added 7 points. Jocelyn Ochoa chipped in 6 points. Paisley Kastner scored 4 points. McKenna Gurley scored 2 points. Lady Lions Coach Bill Giles said he was happy with what his team did defensively also noting the team moved the ball well and played unselfishly on offensive. Coach Giles called it a good team win. The Lady Lions are 9-0 in district play and 27-7 for the season. The Lady Lions play at Sulphur Bluff Friday evening.
The Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team came out on top in a close game with Ector, 34-30 Tuesday (February 4). The Lady Hornets trailed at halftime 11-8 but used a good second half to get the win. Harli Watson led Miller Grove with 23 points. Lauren Bullard and Lainy Burnett scored 4 points apiece. Summer Coker had 3 points.
Wildcats Senior Linebacker George Greenway Signs to Play Football at Kilgore College
Wildcats inside linebacker George Greenway, who missed most of this football season season with a broken collarbone, was all smiles Wednesday (February 5) as he signed a letter of intent to play college football at Kilgore College. The signing, at the Multipurpose Building, drew a large number of high school students as well as quite a number of Greenway’s relatives. Greenway explained he has family in Kilgore so he contacted the Kilgore College football coach. Greenway said the coach liked his strength and how he performed on the field. Greenway was invited to make a visit and was given an offer that he accepted. He said Kilgore was interested in him played linebacker and perhaps even fullback on offense. Greenway said he likes linebacker because he can be aggressive and hit people in the mouth. Greenway said he plans to major in kinesiology. He said his injury this season is not holding him back.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra, who has coached Greenway for the past two years had high praise for Greenway. He said Greenway is always excited to come to practice. Coach Guerra called Greenway a fire starter on defense who gets kids going. He cited Greenway’s great attitude and said he was an animated player and a good defender to have. Coach Guerra, a powerlifting coach, noted that Greenway loves the weight room and working out. He said Greenway is a good one who will do big things at Kilgore.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
